Philpotts Sandwich Shops, Birmingham - Colmore Circus

Philpotts have a string of sandwich shops dotted around the city centre, but they've now opened one near the Steelhouse lane police station - only two minutes from Colmore Row. They offer familiar favourites served how you like. Nothing too-fancy, just simple, honest food that reminds you of sandwiches your mom made you as a kid.

Soups: Cumberland sausage and potato/Classic country vegetable/Vine-ripened tomato and coriander. If you're after something more exciting try their gourmet soup of the day: Thai chicken noodle, which is delicious and has a fresh zip compared to the other soups.

Fruit and snacks are also available if you're only peckish: Tyrells crisps, Eat Natural bars, REAL D'Lites crisps, and caramel waffles. I like to put the caramel waffles on top of my tea so it warms and gets gooey in the middle when you take a bite.

Philpotts is arguably one of the first pioneers of cafés that offer a more refined, bespoke experience, so of course they already have a following. Join the fans and tuck into your favourite sarnie on your lunch break.